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What is the Common Core State Standards Initiative? Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is an education initiative used to define the skills and knowledge students need to master in grades pre-K through 12th grade. By 2014, forty-five states, the District of Columbia, four territories and the Department of Defense Education adopted CCSS. It’s impact, whether viewed […]

KIDS ARE WRITERS is designed to offer support, encouragement, inspiration and education to young writers, ages 10 – 18. The site offers weekly writing prompts that engage kids in challenging and creative ways. We also post articles with tips, techniques and strategies for every area of writing. Kids can participate at their own pace, in their areas […]

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Michelle Lynn Senters is the Founder and Director of KIDS ARE WRITERS. She spends her days working as a Reading Interventionist and spends her evenings writing books for children and adults. You can learn more about Michelle HERE and at www.michellelynnsenters.com.

Marcie Flinchum Atkins writes in the wee hours of the morning (5:00 AM) and then goes off to school to teach fourth graders all day. Marcie writes picture books, middle grade novels, young adult novels, short stories, and poetry. Learn more about Marcie HERE and You can visit her YouTube channel and at www.marcieatkins.com.

Norma Atwood is a wife, mother, artist, and writer. It is rare to see her without a pen in her hand. Her terrier, Chevy, is a constant companion. Learn more about Norma HERE.

Gabrielle Elyse is a fourteen-year-old freshman who serves as the Social Media Manager for KIDS ARE WRITERS. Learn more about Gabrielle HERE.

Sophia Mallonée (pronounced mal-o-nay) is a former artist's agent, mother to a daughter (and two crazy dogs), wife to a photographer, music lover, obsessive reader and lifelong writer. Learn more about Sophia HERE and at www.sophiamallonee.com.

Brian Reynolds is a self-published author from the American midwest living in Topeka, Kansas. His first book, The Six Year War, details the life of child soldiers across the globe. You can learn more about Brian HERE and at www.brianreynoldswriting.com.

Jennifer Swanson is a self-professed science geek and is always on the hunt to learn something new. Like any good scientist and author, Jennifer is rarely without a notebook and writes down her observations throughout the day. You can learn more about Jennifer HERE and at www.JenniferSwansonBooks.com.